Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) 10-Q 6 Sep 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Sep. 01, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	1,018,840
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jul. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		67,661,309

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 783,160	$ 817,756	$ 1,468,643	$ 1,527,178
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	306,053	307,894	565,815	605,767
Gross profit	477,107	509,862	902,828	921,411
Stores and distribution expense	382,917	389,193	752,035	780,831
Marketing, general and administrative expense	111,719	119,846	226,166	227,379
Restructuring benefit	0	0	0	(1,598)
Asset impairment	6,356	0	6,356	6,133
Other operating income, net	(13,080)	(1,139)	(16,013)	(3,099)
Operating (loss) income	(10,805)	1,962	(65,716)	(88,235)
Interest expense, net	4,741	4,567	9,247	9,206
Loss before taxes	(15,546)	(2,605)	(74,963)	(97,441)
Income tax benefit	(3,515)	(3,217)	(24,302)	(34,807)
Net (loss) income	(12,031)	612	(50,661)	(62,634)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,098	1,422	2,055	1,422
Net loss attributable to A&F	$ (13,129)	$ (810)	$ (52,716)	$ (64,056)
Net loss per share attributable to A&F
Basic	$ (0.19)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.78)	$ (0.92)
Diluted	$ (0.19)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.78)	$ (0.92)
Weighted-average shares outstanding
Basic	67,944	69,713	67,785	69,612
Diluted	67,944	69,713	67,785	69,612
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.20	$ 0.20	$ 0.4	$ 0.4
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	$ (7,361)	$ (9,856)	$ 13,064	$ (9,871)
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	6,575	(2,916)	(3,380)	(8,336)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(786)	(12,772)	9,684	(18,207)
Comprehensive loss	(12,817)	(12,160)	(40,977)	(80,841)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,098	1,422	2,055	1,422
Comprehensive loss attributable to A&F	$ (13,915)	$ (13,582)	$ (43,032)	$ (82,263)

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$ 455,606	$ 588,578
Receivables	79,012	56,868
Inventories, net	453,175	436,701
Other current assets	108,878	96,833
Total current assets	1,096,671	1,178,980
Property and equipment, net	850,114	894,178
Other assets	385,605	359,881
Total assets	2,332,390	2,433,039
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	180,834	184,175
Accrued expenses	279,918	321,237
Short-term portion of deferred lease credits	21,962	23,303
Income taxes payable	15,162	5,988
Short-term portion of borrowings, net	1,468	0
Total current liabilities	499,344	534,703
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term portion of deferred lease credits	79,877	89,256
Long-term portion of borrowings, net	285,528	286,235
Leasehold financing obligations	50,132	47,440
Other liabilities	185,285	179,683
Total long-term liabilities	600,822	602,614
Stockholders' equity
Class A Common Stock - $0.01 par value: 150,000 shares authorized and 103,300 shares issued at each of July 30, 2016 and January 30, 2016	1,033	1,033
Paid-in capital	394,925	407,029
Retained earnings	2,446,287	2,530,196
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(104,935)	(114,619)
Treasury stock, at average cost: 35,634 and 35,952 shares at July 30, 2016 and January 30, 2016, respectively	(1,511,366)	(1,532,576)
Total Abercrombie & Fitch Co. stockholders' equity	1,225,944	1,291,063
Noncontrolling interests	6,280	4,659
Total stockholders' equity	1,232,224	1,295,722
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,332,390	$ 2,433,039

Condensed Consolidated Balance4

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Stockholders' equity
Treasury Stock, at Average Cost (in shares)	35,634,000	35,952,000
Class A Common Stock
Stockholders' equity
Class A Common Stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Class A Common Stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Class A Common Stock, shares issued	103,300,000	103,300,000

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Operating activities
Net loss	$ (50,661)	$ (62,634)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used for operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	99,933	108,359
Asset impairment	6,356	6,133
Loss on disposal	1,336	4,447
Amortization of deferred lease credits	(12,577)	(14,624)
Benefit from deferred income taxes	(38,167)	(34,745)
Share-based compensation	11,000	14,083
Changes in assets and liabilities
Inventories	(26,517)	(18,560)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(35,922)	47,433
Lessor construction allowances	2,530	2,105
Income taxes	6,800	(35,556)
Return of long-term lease deposit	22,801	0
Other assets	(42,139)	(16,529)
Other liabilities	(2,632)	(20,665)
Net cash used for operating activities	(57,859)	(20,753)
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(58,009)	(69,121)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	4,098	11,109
Net cash used for investing activities	(53,911)	(58,012)
Financing activities
Repayments of borrowings	0	(1,500)
Dividends paid	(26,992)	(27,785)
Other financing activities	(1,787)	(1,053)
Net cash used for financing activities	(28,779)	(30,338)
Effect of exchange rates on cash	7,577	(3,294)
Net decrease in cash and equivalents	(132,972)	(112,397)
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period	588,578	520,708
Cash and equivalents, end of period	455,606
Significant non-cash investing activities
Change in accrual for construction in progress	(4,744)	26,030
Supplemental information
Cash paid for interest	7,537	7,740
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	$ 19,041	$ 41,419

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	BASIS OF PRESENTATION Nature of Business Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (“A&F”), through its subsidiaries (collectively, A&F and its subsidiaries are referred to as “Abercrombie & Fitch” or the “Company”), is a specialty retailer of branded apparel and accessories. The Company operates stores in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and direct-to-consumer operations in North America, Europe and Asia that serve its customers throughout the world. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include historical financial statements of, and transactions applicable to, the Company and reflect its assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows. The Company has interests in a United Arab Emirates business venture and in a Kuwait business venture with Majid al Futtaim Fashion L.L.C. ("MAF"), each of which meets the definition of a variable interest entity (“VIE”). The Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of these VIEs; therefore, the Company has consolidated the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of these VIEs. Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. All references herein to “Fiscal 2016 ” and “Fiscal 2015 ” represent the fifty-two week fiscal years ending on January 28, 2017 and ended on January 30, 2016 , respectively. Interim Financial Statements The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of July 30, 2016 , and for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 , are unaudited and are presented pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto contained in A&F’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal 2015 filed with the SEC on March 28, 2016. The January 30, 2016 consolidated balance sheet data, included herein, were derived from audited consolidated financial statements, but do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments (which are of a normal recurring nature) necessary to state fairly, in all material respects, the financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods, but are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be anticipated for Fiscal 2016 . Recent Accounting Pronouncements The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting pronouncements that could affect the Company's financial statements: Accounting Standards Update (ASU) Description Date of Adoption Effect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters Standards not yet adopted ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory This update amends ASC 330, Inventory . The new guidance applies to inventory measured using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost. Under this amendment, inventory should be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value, which is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. January 29, 2017* The adoption of this amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation This update amends ASC 718, Compensation . Under the new guidance, simplified measures will be used for accounting for income taxes, identifying statutory tax withholding thresholds, and classifying tax effects and taxes paid related to stock compensation. This guidance also allows for entities to make a policy election to estimate forfeitures or account for them when they occur. January 29, 2017* The Company is currently evaluating the method of adoption and the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers This update supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition . The new guidance requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. February 4, 2018 The Company is currently evaluating the method of adoption and the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-02, Leases This update supersedes the leasing requirements in ASC 840, Leases . The new guidance requires an entity to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclose key leasing information that depicts the lease rights and obligations of an entity. February 3, 2019* The Company is currently evaluating the method of adoption and the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. * Early adoption is permitted.

Net Loss Per Share

Net Loss Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
NET LOSS PER SHARE	NET LOSS PER SHARE Net loss per basic and diluted share is computed based on the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock. The following table presents weighted-average shares outstanding and anti-dilutive shares: Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended (in thousands) July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Shares of common stock issued 103,300 103,300 103,300 103,300 Weighted-average treasury shares (35,356 ) (33,587 ) (35,515 ) (33,688 ) Weighted-average — basic shares 67,944 69,713 67,785 69,612 Dilutive effect of share-based compensation awards — — — — Weighted-average — diluted shares 67,944 69,713 67,785 69,612 Anti-dilutive shares (1) 6,622 12,258 6,251 12,258 (1) Reflects the total number of shares related to outstanding share-based compensation awards that have been excluded from the computation of net loss per diluted share because the impact would have been anti-dilutive.

Fair Value

Fair Value	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE	FAIR VALUE Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The inputs used to measure fair value are prioritized based on a three-level hierarchy. The three levels of inputs to measure fair value are as follows: • Level 1—inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities that are available in active markets that the Company can access at the measurement date. • Level 2—inputs are other than quoted market prices included within Level 1 that are observable for assets or liabilities, directly or indirectly. • Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable. The lowest level of significant input determines the placement of the entire fair value measurement in the hierarchy. The three levels of the hierarchy and the distribution within it of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, were as follows: Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value as of July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Trust-owned life insurance policies (at cash surrender value) $ — $ 98,113 $ — $ 98,113 Money market funds 23 — — 23 Derivative financial instruments — 3,645 — 3,645 Total assets $ 23 $ 101,758 $ — $ 101,781 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments $ — $ 2,867 $ — $ 2,867 Assets at Fair Value as of January 30, 2016 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Money market funds $ 311,349 $ — $ — $ 311,349 Derivative financial instruments — 4,166 — 4,166 Total assets $ 311,349 $ 4,166 $ — $ 315,515 The Level 2 assets and liabilities consist of derivative financial instruments, primarily forward foreign currency exchange contracts. The fair value of forward foreign currency exchange contracts is determined by using quoted market prices of the same or similar instruments, adjusted for counterparty risk. Fair value of borrowings: The Company’s borrowings under the Company's credit facilities are carried at historical cost in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For disclosure purposes, the Company estimated the fair value of borrowings outstanding based on market rates for similar types of debt, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs. The carrying amount and fair value of the Company's term loan facility were as follows: (in thousands) July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 Gross borrowings outstanding, carrying amount $ 293,250 $ 293,250 Gross borrowings outstanding, fair value $ 290,318 $ 284,453 No borrowings were outstanding under the Company's senior secured revolving credit facility as of July 30, 2016 or January 30, 2016 .

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and Equipment, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property and equipment, net consisted of: (in thousands) July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 Property and equipment, at cost $ 2,825,737 $ 2,792,437 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,975,623 ) (1,898,259 ) Property and equipment, net $ 850,114 $ 894,178 Long-lived assets, primarily comprised of leasehold improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment, are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the long-lived assets might not be recoverable. These include, but are not limited to, material declines in operational performance, a history of losses, an expectation of future losses, other than temporary adverse market conditions and store closure or relocation decisions. On at least a quarterly basis, the Company reviews for indicators of impairment at the individual store level, the lowest level for which cash flows are identifiable. Stores that display an indicator of impairment are subjected to an impairment assessment. The Company’s impairment assessment requires management to make assumptions and judgments related, but not limited, to management's expectations for future operations and projected cash flows. The key assumptions used in the Company's undiscounted future cash flow models include sales, gross margin and, to a lesser extent, operating expenses. An impairment loss would be recognized when these undiscounted future cash flows are less than carrying amount of the asset group. In the circumstance of impairment, the loss would be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the asset group over its fair value. The key assumptions used in estimating the fair value of impaired assets may include projected cash flows and discount rate. In the second quarter of Fiscal 2016, the Company incurred non-cash asset impairment charges of $6.4 million as it was determined that the carrying value of certain store assets would not be recoverable and exceeded fair value. These asset impairment charges are related to the Company's abercrombie kids flagship store in London. In the year-to-date period of Fiscal 2015, the Company incurred non-cash asset impairment charges of $6.1 million related to a decision to remove certain store fixtures in connection with changes to the Abercrombie and Hollister store experiences, and a fair value adjustment related to the Company-owned aircraft which was sold in the second quarter of Fiscal 2015. The Company had $38.1 million and $37.3 million of construction project assets in property and equipment, net at July 30, 2016 and January 30, 2016 , respectively, related to the construction of buildings in certain lease arrangements where the Company is deemed to be the owner of the construction project.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES The Company’s quarterly tax provision and the estimate of the annual effective tax rate are subject to significant variation due to several factors. These include variability in the pre-tax jurisdictional mix of earnings, changes in how the Company does business including entering into new businesses or geographies, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in law, regulations, and administrative practices, relative changes of expenses or losses for which tax benefits are not recognized and the impact of discrete items. The impact of these items on the effective tax rate will be greater at lower levels of pre-tax income (loss) .

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $4.4 million and $11.0 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 , respectively, and $7.2 million and $14.1 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 , respectively. The Company also recognized tax benefits related to share-based compensation of $1.7 million and $4.1 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 , respectively, and $2.5 million and $4.8 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 , respectively. Stock Options The following table summarizes stock option activity for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 : Number of Underlying Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life Outstanding at January 30, 2016 271,000 $ 63.05 Granted — — Exercised (2,000 ) 22.87 Forfeited or expired (19,200 ) 66.19 Outstanding at July 30, 2016 249,800 $ 63.13 $ 16,200 0.9 Stock options exercisable at July 30, 2016 249,800 $ 63.13 $ 16,200 0.9 Stock Appreciation Rights The following table summarizes stock appreciation rights activity for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 : Number of Underlying Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life Outstanding at January 30, 2016 5,301,115 $ 45.02 Granted — — Exercised (9,533 ) 22.46 Forfeited or expired (136,347 ) 30.68 Outstanding at July 30, 2016 5,155,235 $ 45.51 $ 55,187 2.6 Stock appreciation rights exercisable at July 30, 2016 4,548,819 $ 47.96 $ 594 1.9 Stock appreciation rights expected to become exercisable in the future as of July 30, 2016 522,109 $ 27.40 $ 38,048 8.4 As of July 30, 2016 , there was $6.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to stock appreciation rights. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 14 months . The grant date fair value of stock appreciation rights that vested during the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 was $4.0 million and $4.2 million , respectively. Restricted Stock Units The following table summarizes activity for restricted stock units for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 : Service-based Restricted Stock Units Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Market-based Restricted Stock Units Number of Underlying Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Underlying Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Underlying Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested at January 30, 2016 1,671,597 $ 28.13 185,500 $ 23.42 117,711 $ 25.00 Granted 1,028,888 26.07 112,398 27.20 112,406 34.12 Adjustments for performance achievement — — — — — — Vested (576,387 ) 30.77 (32,625 ) 36.12 — — Forfeited (166,539 ) 26.27 (78,677 ) 24.22 (62,553 ) 31.91 Unvested at July 30, 2016 1,957,559 $ 26.44 186,596 $ 23.14 167,564 $ 28.54 Fair value of both service-based and performance-based restricted stock units is calculated using the market price of the underlying common stock on the date of grant reduced for anticipated dividend payments on unvested shares. In determining fair value, the Company does not take into account performance-based vesting requirements. Performance-based vesting requirements are taken into account in determining the number of awards expected to vest. For market-based restricted stock units, fair value is calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation with the number of shares that ultimately vest dependent on the Company's total stockholder return measured against the total stockholder return of a select group of peer companies over a three-year period. For an award with performance-based or market-based vesting requirements, the number of shares that ultimately vest can vary from 0% to 200% of target depending on the level of achievement of performance criteria. Unvested shares related to restricted stock units with performance-based vesting conditions are reflected at 100% of their target vesting amount in the table above. Service-based restricted stock units are expensed on a straight-line basis over the total requisite service period, net of forfeitures. Performance-based restricted stock units subject to graded vesting are expensed on an accelerated attribution basis, net of forfeitures. Market-based restricted stock units without graded vesting features are expensed on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, net of forfeitures. As of July 30, 2016 , there was $48.8 million , $2.4 million and $3.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to service-based, performance-based and market-based restricted stock units, respectively. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 17 months , 16 months and 15 months for service-based, performance-based and market-based restricted stock units, respectively. Additional information pertaining to restricted stock units for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 follows: (in thousands) July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Service-based restricted stock units: Total grant date fair value of awards granted $ 26,823 $ 20,009 Total grant date fair value of awards vested 17,735 16,906 Performance-based restricted stock units: Total grant date fair value of awards granted $ 3,057 $ 2,278 Total grant date fair value of awards vested 1,178 1,861 Market-based restricted stock units: Total grant date fair value of awards granted $ 3,835 $ 2,158 Total grant date fair value of awards vested — — The weighted-average assumptions used for market-based restricted stock units in the Monte Carlo simulation during the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 were as follows: July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Grant date market price $ 29.56 $ 22.46 Fair value $ 34.12 $ 19.04 Assumptions: Price volatility 44 % 45 % Expected term (years) 2.8 2.8 Risk-free interest rate 1.1 % 0.9 % Dividend yield 2.8 % 3.5 % Average volatility of peer companies 34.5 % 34.0 % Average correlation coefficient of peer companies 0.3389 0.3288

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS The Company is exposed to risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates and uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, to manage the financial impacts of these exposures. The Company does not use forward contracts to engage in currency speculation and does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. The Company uses derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges, to hedge the foreign currency exposure associated with forecasted foreign-currency-denominated intercompany inventory sales to foreign subsidiaries and the related settlement of the foreign-currency-denominated intercompany receivables. Fluctuations in exchange rates will either increase or decrease the Company’s intercompany equivalent cash flows and affect the Company’s U.S. Dollar earnings. Gains or losses on the foreign currency exchange forward contracts that are used to hedge these exposures are expected to partially offset this variability. Foreign currency exchange forward contracts represent agreements to exchange the currency of one country for the currency of another country at an agreed upon settlement date. These forward contracts typically have a maximum term of twelve months . The sale of the inventory to the Company’s customers will result in the reclassification of related derivative gains and losses that are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL"). Substantially all of the unrealized gains or losses related to designated cash flow hedges as of July 30, 2016 will be recognized in cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, over the next twelve months . The Company presents its derivative assets and derivative liabilities at their gross fair values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. However, our master netting and other similar arrangements allow net settlements under certain conditions. As of July 30, 2016 , the Company had outstanding the following foreign currency exchange forward contracts that were entered into to hedge either a portion, or all, of forecasted foreign-currency-denominated intercompany inventory sales, the resulting settlement of the foreign-currency-denominated intercompany accounts receivable, or both: (in thousands) Notional Amount (1) Euro $ 102,221 British pound $ 24,423 Canadian dollar $ 20,884 Japanese yen $ 11,225 (1) Amounts are reported in U.S. Dollars equivalent as of July 30, 2016 . The Company also uses foreign currency exchange forward contracts to hedge certain foreign-currency-denominated net monetary assets/liabilities. Examples of monetary assets/liabilities include cash balances, receivables and payables. Fluctuations in exchange rates result in transaction gains/(losses) being recorded in earnings as U.S. GAAP requires that monetary assets/liabilities be remeasured at the spot exchange rate at quarter-end or upon settlement. The Company has chosen not to apply hedge accounting to these instruments because there are no differences in the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instruments and the hedged items. As of July 30, 2016 , the Company had outstanding the following foreign currency exchange forward contracts that were entered into to hedge foreign-currency-denominated net monetary assets/liabilities: (in thousands) Notional Amount (1) Euro $ 12,388 Swiss franc $ 4,044 British pound $ 984 (1) Amounts are reported in U.S. Dollars equivalent as of July 30, 2016 . The location and amounts of derivative fair values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 30, 2016 and January 30, 2016 were as follows: Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives (in thousands) Location July 30, January 30, Location July 30, January 30, Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency exchange forward contracts Other current assets $ 3,645 $ 4,097 Accrued expenses $ 2,570 $ — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency exchange forward contracts Other current assets $ — $ 69 Accrued expenses $ 297 $ — Total Other current assets $ 3,645 $ 4,166 Accrued expenses $ 2,867 $ — Refer to Note 3, “ FAIR VALUE, ” for further discussion of the determination of the fair value of derivative financial instruments. The location and amounts of derivative gains and losses for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss were as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Location Gain/(Loss) Gain/(Loss) Gain/(Loss) Gain/(Loss) Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency exchange forward contracts Other operating income, net $ 618 $ 264 $ (1,159 ) $ 424 Effective Portion Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative Contracts (1) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings (2) Location of Gain Recognized in Earnings on Derivative Contracts Amount of Gain Recognized in Earnings on Derivative Contracts (3) Thirteen Weeks Ended (in thousands) July 30, August 1, July 30, August 1, July 30, August 1, Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Foreign currency exchange forward contracts $ 7,422 $ 2,167 Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization $ (204 ) $ 4,839 Other operating income, net $ 259 $ 204 Twenty-six Weeks Ended (in thousands) July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Foreign currency exchange forward contracts $ (1,960 ) $ 2,386 Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization $ 2,101 $ 10,875 Other operating income, net $ 613 $ 239 (1) The amount represents the change in fair value of derivative contracts due to changes in spot rates. (2) The amount represents the reclassification from AOCL into earnings when the hedged item affects earnings, which is when merchandise is sold to the Company’s customers. (3) The amount represents the change in fair value of derivative contracts due to changes in the difference between the spot price and forward price that is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and, therefore, recognized in earnings.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 was as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments Total Beginning balance at April 30, 2016 $ (98,771 ) $ (5,378 ) $ (104,149 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (12,596 ) 7,422 (5,174 ) Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1) — 204 204 Tax effect 5,235 (1,051 ) 4,184 Other comprehensive income (loss) (7,361 ) 6,575 (786 ) Ending balance at July 30, 2016 $ (106,132 ) $ 1,197 $ (104,935 ) Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments Total Beginning balance at January 30, 2016 $ (119,196 ) $ 4,577 $ (114,619 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications 13,064 (1,960 ) 11,104 Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1) — (2,101 ) (2,101 ) Tax effect — 681 681 Other comprehensive (loss) income 13,064 (3,380 ) 9,684 Ending balance at July 30, 2016 $ (106,132 ) $ 1,197 $ (104,935 ) (1) For the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2016 , a gain was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization line item on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. For the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 , a loss was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization line item on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 was as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total Beginning balance at May 2, 2015 $ 7,680 $ (96,695 ) $ (89,015 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 2,167 (9,856 ) (7,689 ) Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (2) (4,839 ) — (4,839 ) Tax effect (244 ) — (244 ) Other comprehensive loss (2,916 ) (9,856 ) (12,772 ) Ending balance at August 1, 2015 $ 4,764 $ (106,551 ) $ (101,787 ) Twenty-six Weeks Ended August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total Beginning balance at January 31, 2015 $ 13,100 $ (96,680 ) $ (83,580 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 2,386 (9,871 ) (7,485 ) Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (2) (10,875 ) — (10,875 ) Tax effect 153 — 153 Other comprehensive loss (8,336 ) (9,871 ) (18,207 ) Ending balance at August 1, 2015 $ 4,764 $ (106,551 ) $ (101,787 ) (2) For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 , a loss was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT REPORTING	SEGMENT REPORTING The Company has two operating segments: Abercrombie, which includes the Company's Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids brands; and Hollister. These operating segments have similar economic characteristics, classes of consumers, products, and production and distribution methods, and have been aggregated into one reportable segment. The following table provides the Company's net sales by operating segment for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 . Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended (in thousands) July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Abercrombie $ 363,076 $ 380,615 $ 686,412 $ 720,367 Hollister 420,084 437,141 782,231 806,811 Total $ 783,160 $ 817,756 $ 1,468,643 $ 1,527,178 The following table provides the Company’s net sales by geographic area for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 . Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended (in thousands) July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 United States $ 478,755 $ 514,526 $ 904,184 $ 963,415 Europe 193,070 200,150 354,527 366,234 Other 111,335 103,080 209,932 197,529 Total $ 783,160 $ 817,756 $ 1,468,643 $ 1,527,178

Contingencies

Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
CONTINGENCIES	CONTINGENCIES The Company is a defendant in lawsuits and other adversary proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Legal costs incurred in connection with the resolution of claims and lawsuits are generally expensed as incurred, and the Company establishes reserves for the outcome of litigation where losses are deemed probable and reasonably estimable. The Company’s assessment of the current exposure could change in the event of the discovery of additional facts with respect to legal matters pending against the Company or determinations by judges, juries, administrative agencies or other finders of fact that are not in accordance with the Company’s evaluation of claims. As of July 30, 2016 , the Company had accrued charges of approximately $10 million for certain legal contingencies. In addition, there are certain claims and legal proceedings pending against the Company for which accruals have not been established. Actual liabilities may exceed the amounts reserved, and there can be no assurance that final resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Additionally, for the quarter ended July 30, 2016 , the Company recognized a $12.3 million gain in other operating income, net in connection with a settlement of certain economic loss claims associated with the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Basis of Presentation Nature of

Basis of Presentation Nature of Business (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Nature of Business [Text Block]	Nature of Business Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (“A&F”), through its subsidiaries (collectively, A&F and its subsidiaries are referred to as “Abercrombie & Fitch” or the “Company”), is a specialty retailer of branded apparel and accessories. The Company operates stores in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and direct-to-consumer operations in North America, Europe and Asia that serve its customers throughout the world.

Basis of Presentation Principle

Basis of Presentation Principles of Consolidation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include historical financial statements of, and transactions applicable to, the Company and reflect its assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows. The Company has interests in a United Arab Emirates business venture and in a Kuwait business venture with Majid al Futtaim Fashion L.L.C. ("MAF"), each of which meets the definition of a variable interest entity (“VIE”). The Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of these VIEs; therefore, the Company has consolidated the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of these VIEs.

Basis of Presentation Fiscal Ye

Basis of Presentation Fiscal Years (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. All references herein to “Fiscal 2016 ” and “Fiscal 2015 ” represent the fifty-two week fiscal years ending on January 28, 2017 and ended on January 30, 2016 , respectively.

Contingencies (Policies)

Contingencies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent Liability Reserve Estimate, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The Company is a defendant in lawsuits and other adversary proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Legal costs incurred in connection with the resolution of claims and lawsuits are generally expensed as incurred, and the Company establishes reserves for the outcome of litigation where losses are deemed probable and reasonably estimable. The Company’s assessment of the current exposure could change in the event of the discovery of additional facts with respect to legal matters pending against the Company or determinations by judges, juries, administrative agencies or other finders of fact that are not in accordance with the Company’s evaluation of claims.

Basis of Presentation Recent Ac

Basis of Presentation Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]	The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting pronouncements that could affect the Company's financial statements: Accounting Standards Update (ASU) Description Date of Adoption Effect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters Standards not yet adopted ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory This update amends ASC 330, Inventory . The new guidance applies to inventory measured using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost. Under this amendment, inventory should be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value, which is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. January 29, 2017* The adoption of this amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation This update amends ASC 718, Compensation . Under the new guidance, simplified measures will be used for accounting for income taxes, identifying statutory tax withholding thresholds, and classifying tax effects and taxes paid related to stock compensation. This guidance also allows for entities to make a policy election to estimate forfeitures or account for them when they occur. January 29, 2017* The Company is currently evaluating the method of adoption and the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers This update supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition . The new guidance requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. February 4, 2018 The Company is currently evaluating the method of adoption and the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-02, Leases This update supersedes the leasing requirements in ASC 840, Leases . The new guidance requires an entity to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclose key leasing information that depicts the lease rights and obligations of an entity. February 3, 2019* The Company is currently evaluating the method of adoption and the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. * Early adoption is permitted.

Net Loss Per Share (Table)

Net Loss Per Share (Table)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares	The following table presents weighted-average shares outstanding and anti-dilutive shares: Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended (in thousands) July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Shares of common stock issued 103,300 103,300 103,300 103,300 Weighted-average treasury shares (35,356 ) (33,587 ) (35,515 ) (33,688 ) Weighted-average — basic shares 67,944 69,713 67,785 69,612 Dilutive effect of share-based compensation awards — — — — Weighted-average — diluted shares 67,944 69,713 67,785 69,612 Anti-dilutive shares (1) 6,622 12,258 6,251 12,258 (1) Reflects the total number of shares related to outstanding share-based compensation awards that have been excluded from the computation of net loss per diluted share because the impact would have been anti-dilutive.

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]	The carrying amount and fair value of the Company's term loan facility were as follows: (in thousands) July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 Gross borrowings outstanding, carrying amount $ 293,250 $ 293,250 Gross borrowings outstanding, fair value $ 290,318 $ 284,453
Company's Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value	The three levels of the hierarchy and the distribution within it of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, were as follows: Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value as of July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Trust-owned life insurance policies (at cash surrender value) $ — $ 98,113 $ — $ 98,113 Money market funds 23 — — 23 Derivative financial instruments — 3,645 — 3,645 Total assets $ 23 $ 101,758 $ — $ 101,781 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments $ — $ 2,867 $ — $ 2,867 Assets at Fair Value as of January 30, 2016 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Money market funds $ 311,349 $ — $ — $ 311,349 Derivative financial instruments — 4,166 — 4,166 Total assets $ 311,349 $ 4,166 $ — $ 315,515

Property and Equipment, Net (Ta

Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, Net	Property and equipment, net consisted of: (in thousands) July 30, 2016 January 30, 2016 Property and equipment, at cost $ 2,825,737 $ 2,792,437 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,975,623 ) (1,898,259 ) Property and equipment, net $ 850,114 $ 894,178

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Schedule of Stock Option Activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 : Number of Underlying Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life Outstanding at January 30, 2016 271,000 $ 63.05 Granted — — Exercised (2,000 ) 22.87 Forfeited or expired (19,200 ) 66.19 Outstanding at July 30, 2016 249,800 $ 63.13 $ 16,200 0.9 Stock options exercisable at July 30, 2016 249,800 $ 63.13 $ 16,200 0.9
Schedule of Stock Appreciation Rights Activity	The following table summarizes stock appreciation rights activity for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 : Number of Underlying Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life Outstanding at January 30, 2016 5,301,115 $ 45.02 Granted — — Exercised (9,533 ) 22.46 Forfeited or expired (136,347 ) 30.68 Outstanding at July 30, 2016 5,155,235 $ 45.51 $ 55,187 2.6 Stock appreciation rights exercisable at July 30, 2016 4,548,819 $ 47.96 $ 594 1.9 Stock appreciation rights expected to become exercisable in the future as of July 30, 2016 522,109 $ 27.40 $ 38,048 8.4
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity	The following table summarizes activity for restricted stock units for the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 : Service-based Restricted Stock Units Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Market-based Restricted Stock Units Number of Underlying Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Underlying Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Underlying Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested at January 30, 2016 1,671,597 $ 28.13 185,500 $ 23.42 117,711 $ 25.00 Granted 1,028,888 26.07 112,398 27.20 112,406 34.12 Adjustments for performance achievement — — — — — — Vested (576,387 ) 30.77 (32,625 ) 36.12 — — Forfeited (166,539 ) 26.27 (78,677 ) 24.22 (62,553 ) 31.91 Unvested at July 30, 2016 1,957,559 $ 26.44 186,596 $ 23.14 167,564 $ 28.54
Market-based restricted stock units [Member]
Schedule of Weighted-Average Estimated Fair Value and Assumptions of Restricted Stock Units with Market Vesting Conditions	The weighted-average assumptions used for market-based restricted stock units in the Monte Carlo simulation during the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 were as follows: July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Grant date market price $ 29.56 $ 22.46 Fair value $ 34.12 $ 19.04 Assumptions: Price volatility 44 % 45 % Expected term (years) 2.8 2.8 Risk-free interest rate 1.1 % 0.9 % Dividend yield 2.8 % 3.5 % Average volatility of peer companies 34.5 % 34.0 % Average correlation coefficient of peer companies 0.3389 0.3288

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Outstanding Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts	As of July 30, 2016 , the Company had outstanding the following foreign currency exchange forward contracts that were entered into to hedge either a portion, or all, of forecasted foreign-currency-denominated intercompany inventory sales, the resulting settlement of the foreign-currency-denominated intercompany accounts receivable, or both: (in thousands) Notional Amount (1) Euro $ 102,221 British pound $ 24,423 Canadian dollar $ 20,884 Japanese yen $ 11,225 (1) Amounts are reported in U.S. Dollars equivalent as of July 30, 2016 . The Company also uses foreign currency exchange forward contracts to hedge certain foreign-currency-denominated net monetary assets/liabilities. Examples of monetary assets/liabilities include cash balances, receivables and payables. Fluctuations in exchange rates result in transaction gains/(losses) being recorded in earnings as U.S. GAAP requires that monetary assets/liabilities be remeasured at the spot exchange rate at quarter-end or upon settlement. The Company has chosen not to apply hedge accounting to these instruments because there are no differences in the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instruments and the hedged items. As of July 30, 2016 , the Company had outstanding the following foreign currency exchange forward contracts that were entered into to hedge foreign-currency-denominated net monetary assets/liabilities: (in thousands) Notional Amount (1) Euro $ 12,388 Swiss franc $ 4,044 British pound $ 984 (1) Amounts are reported in U.S. Dollars equivalent as of July 30, 2016 .
Location and Amounts of Derivative Fair Values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	The location and amounts of derivative fair values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 30, 2016 and January 30, 2016 were as follows: Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives (in thousands) Location July 30, January 30, Location July 30, January 30, Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency exchange forward contracts Other current assets $ 3,645 $ 4,097 Accrued expenses $ 2,570 $ — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency exchange forward contracts Other current assets $ — $ 69 Accrued expenses $ 297 $ — Total Other current assets $ 3,645 $ 4,166 Accrued expenses $ 2,867 $ —
Location and Amounts of Derivative Gains and Losses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss	The location and amounts of derivative gains and losses for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss were as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Location Gain/(Loss) Gain/(Loss) Gain/(Loss) Gain/(Loss) Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency exchange forward contracts Other operating income, net $ 618 $ 264 $ (1,159 ) $ 424 Effective Portion Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative Contracts (1) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings (2) Location of Gain Recognized in Earnings on Derivative Contracts Amount of Gain Recognized in Earnings on Derivative Contracts (3) Thirteen Weeks Ended (in thousands) July 30, August 1, July 30, August 1, July 30, August 1, Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Foreign currency exchange forward contracts $ 7,422 $ 2,167 Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization $ (204 ) $ 4,839 Other operating income, net $ 259 $ 204 Twenty-six Weeks Ended (in thousands) July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Foreign currency exchange forward contracts $ (1,960 ) $ 2,386 Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization $ 2,101 $ 10,875 Other operating income, net $ 613 $ 239 (1) The amount represents the change in fair value of derivative contracts due to changes in spot rates. (2) The amount represents the reclassification from AOCL into earnings when the hedged item affects earnings, which is when merchandise is sold to the Company’s customers. (3) The amount represents the change in fair value of derivative contracts due to changes in the difference between the spot price and forward price that is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and, therefore, recognized in earnings.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi26

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 was as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments Total Beginning balance at April 30, 2016 $ (98,771 ) $ (5,378 ) $ (104,149 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (12,596 ) 7,422 (5,174 ) Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1) — 204 204 Tax effect 5,235 (1,051 ) 4,184 Other comprehensive income (loss) (7,361 ) 6,575 (786 ) Ending balance at July 30, 2016 $ (106,132 ) $ 1,197 $ (104,935 ) Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 30, 2016 (in thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments Total Beginning balance at January 30, 2016 $ (119,196 ) $ 4,577 $ (114,619 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications 13,064 (1,960 ) 11,104 Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1) — (2,101 ) (2,101 ) Tax effect — 681 681 Other comprehensive (loss) income 13,064 (3,380 ) 9,684 Ending balance at July 30, 2016 $ (106,132 ) $ 1,197 $ (104,935 ) (1) For the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2016 , a gain was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization line item on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. For the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 , a loss was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization line item on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 was as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total Beginning balance at May 2, 2015 $ 7,680 $ (96,695 ) $ (89,015 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 2,167 (9,856 ) (7,689 ) Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (2) (4,839 ) — (4,839 ) Tax effect (244 ) — (244 ) Other comprehensive loss (2,916 ) (9,856 ) (12,772 ) Ending balance at August 1, 2015 $ 4,764 $ (106,551 ) $ (101,787 ) Twenty-six Weeks Ended August 1, 2015 (in thousands) Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total Beginning balance at January 31, 2015 $ 13,100 $ (96,680 ) $ (83,580 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 2,386 (9,871 ) (7,485 ) Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (2) (10,875 ) — (10,875 ) Tax effect 153 — 153 Other comprehensive loss (8,336 ) (9,871 ) (18,207 ) Ending balance at August 1, 2015 $ 4,764 $ (106,551 ) $ (101,787 ) (2) For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015 , a loss was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue from External Customers by Operating Segment [Table Text Block]	The following table provides the Company's net sales by operating segment for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 . Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended (in thousands) July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 Abercrombie $ 363,076 $ 380,615 $ 686,412 $ 720,367 Hollister 420,084 437,141 782,231 806,811 Total $ 783,160 $ 817,756 $ 1,468,643 $ 1,527,178
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]	The following table provides the Company’s net sales by geographic area for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2016 and August 1, 2015 . Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended (in thousands) July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 July 30, 2016 August 1, 2015 United States $ 478,755 $ 514,526 $ 904,184 $ 963,415 Europe 193,070 200,150 354,527 366,234 Other 111,335 103,080 209,932 197,529 Total $ 783,160 $ 817,756 $ 1,468,643 $ 1,527,178

Net Loss Per Share (Details)

Net Loss Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding And Anti Dilutive Shares [Abstract]
Shares of common stock issued		103,300	103,300	103,300	103,300
Weighted-average treasury shares		(35,356)	(33,587)	(35,515)	(33,688)
Weighted-average — basic shares		67,944	69,713	67,785	69,612
Dilutive effect of share-based compensation awards		0	0	0	0
Weighted-average — diluted shares		67,944	69,713	67,785	69,612
Anti-dilutive shares (1)	[1]	6,622	12,258	6,251	12,258
[1]	Reflects the total number of shares related to outstanding share-based compensation awards that have been excluded from the computation of net loss per diluted share because the impact would have been anti-dilutive.

Fair Value (Assets and Liabilit

Fair Value (Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Trust-owned life insurance policies (at cash surrender value)	$ 98,113,000
Money market funds	23,000	$ 311,349,000
Derivative financial instruments	3,645,000	4,166,000
Total assets	101,781,000	315,515,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative financial instruments	2,867,000
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Trust-owned life insurance policies (at cash surrender value)	0
Money market funds	23,000	311,349,000
Derivative financial instruments	0	0
Total assets	23,000	311,349,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative financial instruments	0
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Trust-owned life insurance policies (at cash surrender value)	98,113,000
Money market funds	0	0
Derivative financial instruments	3,645,000	4,166,000
Total assets	101,758,000	4,166,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative financial instruments	2,867,000	0
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Trust-owned life insurance policies (at cash surrender value)	0
Money market funds	0	0
Derivative financial instruments	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative financial instruments	0
Term Loan Facility
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross borrowings outstanding, carrying amount	293,250,000	293,250,000
Gross borrowings outstanding, fair value	290,318,000	284,453,000
ABL Facility
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit facility, amount outstanding	$ 0	$ 0

Property and Equipment, Net (De

Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	$ 2,825,737		$ 2,825,737		$ 2,792,437
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,975,623)		(1,975,623)		(1,898,259)
Property and equipment, net	850,114		850,114		894,178
Asset Impairment Charges	6,356	$ 0	6,356	$ 6,133
Construction Project Assets [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 38,100		$ 38,100		$ 37,300

Share-Based Compensation (Detai

Share-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 4,400	$ 7,200	$ 11,000	$ 14,083
Tax benefit recognized related to share-based compensation expense	1,700	$ 2,500	$ 4,100	4,800
Target percentage of equity awards earned			100.00%
Stock Appreciation Rights
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures	6,800		$ 6,800
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period of recognition			14 months
Total grant date fair value of awards vested			$ 4,000	4,200
Service-based restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures	48,800		$ 48,800
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period of recognition			17 months
Total grant date fair value of awards granted			$ 26,823	20,009
Total grant date fair value of awards vested			17,735	16,906
Performance-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures	2,400		$ 2,400
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period of recognition			16 months
Total grant date fair value of awards granted			$ 3,057	2,278
Total grant date fair value of awards vested			1,178	1,861
Market-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures	$ 3,500		$ 3,500
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period of recognition			15 months
Total grant date fair value of awards granted			$ 3,835	2,158
Total grant date fair value of awards vested			$ 0	$ 0
Minimum | Performance-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target percentage of equity awards earned			0.00%
Minimum | Market-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target percentage of equity awards earned			0.00%
Maximum | Performance-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target percentage of equity awards earned			200.00%
Maximum | Market-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target percentage of equity awards earned			200.00%

Share-Based Compensation (Stock

Share-Based Compensation (Stock Option Activity) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Stock Option Activity, Number of Underlying Shares
Number of Underlying Shares, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2016 | shares	271,000
Number of Underlying Shares, Granted | shares	0
Number of Underlying Shares, Exercised | shares	(2,000)
Number of Underlying Shares, Forfeited or expired | shares	(19,200)
Number of Underlying Shares, Ending Balance at April 30, 2016 | shares	249,800
Number of Underlying Shares, Stock options exercisable | shares	249,800
Stock Option Activity, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2016 | $ / shares	$ 63.05
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted | $ / shares	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ / shares	22.87
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired | $ / shares	66.19
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance at April 30, 2016 | $ / shares	63.13
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Stock options exercisable | $ / shares	$ 63.13
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding | $	$ 16,200
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Stock options exercisable | $	$ 16,200
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years), Outstanding	10 months 26 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years), Stock options exercisable	10 months 26 days

Share-Based Compensation (Sto33

Share-Based Compensation (Stock Appreciation Rights Activity) (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Stock Appreciation Rights Activity, Number of Underlying Shares
Number of Underlying Shares, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2016 | shares	5,301,115
Number of Underlying Shares, Granted | shares	0
Number of Underlying Shares, Exercised | shares	(9,533)
Number of Underlying Shares, Forfeited | shares	(136,347)
Number of Underlying Shares, Ending Balance at July 30, 2016 | shares	5,155,235
Number of Underlying shares, Stock appreciation rights exercisable | shares	4,548,819
Number of Underlying Shares, Stock appreciation rights expected to become exercisable | shares	522,109
Stock Appreciation Rights, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2016 | $ / shares	$ 45.02
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ / shares	22.46
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired | $ / shares	30.68
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance at July 30, 2016 | $ / shares	45.51
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Stock appreciation rights exercisable | $ / shares	47.96
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Stock appreciation rights expected to become exercisable | $ / shares	$ 27.40
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding | $	$ 55,187
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Stock appreciation rights exercisable | $	594
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Stock appreciation rights expected to become exercisable | $	$ 38,048
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Outstanding	2 years 7 months 18 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Stock appreciation rights exercisable	1 year 10 months 13 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Stock appreciation rights expected to become exercisable	8 years 4 months 11 days

Share-Based Compensation (Restr

Share-Based Compensation (Restricted Stock Units Activity) (Details) - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target percentage of equity awards earned	100.00%
Service-based restricted stock units
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Number of Underlying Shares
Number of Underlying Shares, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2016	1,671,597
Number of Underlying Shares, Granted	1,028,888
Number of Underlying Shares, Adjustments for performance achievement	0
Number of Underlying Shares, Vested	(576,387)
Number of Underlying Shares, Forfeited	(166,539)
Number of Underlying Shares, Ending Balance at July 30, 2016	1,957,559
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2016	$ 28.13
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	26.07
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Adjustments for performance achievement	0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	30.77
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	26.27
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance at July 30, 2016	$ 26.44
Performance-based restricted stock units [Member]
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Number of Underlying Shares
Number of Underlying Shares, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2016	185,500
Number of Underlying Shares, Granted	112,398
Number of Underlying Shares, Adjustments for performance achievement	0
Number of Underlying Shares, Vested	(32,625)
Number of Underlying Shares, Forfeited	(78,677)
Number of Underlying Shares, Ending Balance at July 30, 2016	186,596
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2016	$ 23.42
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	27.20
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Adjustments for performance achievement	0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	36.12
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	24.22
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance at July 30, 2016	$ 23.14
Market-based restricted stock units [Member]
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Number of Underlying Shares
Number of Underlying Shares, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2016	117,711
Number of Underlying Shares, Granted	112,406
Number of Underlying Shares, Adjustments for performance achievement	0
Number of Underlying Shares, Vested	0
Number of Underlying Shares, Forfeited	(62,553)
Number of Underlying Shares, Ending Balance at July 30, 2016	167,564
Restricted Stock Unit Activity, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance at January 30, 2016	$ 25
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	34.12	$ 19.04
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Adjustments for performance achievement	0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	31.91
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance at July 30, 2016	$ 28.54
Minimum | Performance-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target percentage of equity awards earned	0.00%
Minimum | Market-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target percentage of equity awards earned	0.00%
Maximum | Performance-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target percentage of equity awards earned	200.00%
Maximum | Market-based restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target percentage of equity awards earned	200.00%

Share-Based Compensation (Res35

Share-Based Compensation (Restricted Stock Units Assumptions) (Details) - Market-based restricted stock units [Member]	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016$ / shares	Aug. 01, 2015$ / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant date market price (in dollars per share)	$ 29.56	$ 22.46
Fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 34.12	$ 19.04
Price volatility	44.00%	45.00%
Expected term (years)	2 years 9 months 18 days	2 years 9 months 18 days
Risk-free interest rate	1.10%	0.90%
Dividend yield	2.80%	3.50%
Average volatility of peer companies	34.50%	34.00%
Average correlation coefficient of peer companies	0.3389	0.3288

Derivative Instruments (Outstan

Derivative Instruments (Outstanding Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts) (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging - Forward Contracts $ in Thousands	Jul. 30, 2016USD ($)
Inter-company Inventory and Accounts Receivables | Euro Member Countries, Euro
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 102,221	[1]
Inter-company Inventory and Accounts Receivables | United Kingdom, Pounds
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	24,423	[1]
Inter-company Inventory and Accounts Receivables | Canada, Dollars
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	20,884	[1]
Inter-company Inventory and Accounts Receivables | Japan, Yen
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	11,225	[1]
Assets and Liabilities | Euro Member Countries, Euro
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	12,388	[2]
Assets and Liabilities | Switzerland, Francs
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	4,044	[2]
Assets and Liabilities | United Kingdom, Pounds
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 984	[2]
[1]	Amounts are reported in U.S. Dollars equivalent as of July 30, 2016.
[2]	Amounts are reported in U.S. Dollars equivalent as of July 30, 2016.

Derivative Instruments (Derivat

Derivative Instruments (Derivative Fair Values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 30, 2016	Jan. 30, 2016
Foreign currency exchange forward contracts | Other current assets | Designated As Hedging Instrument
The location and amounts of derivative fair values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Other current assets	$ 3,645	$ 4,097
Foreign currency exchange forward contracts | Other current assets | Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
The location and amounts of derivative fair values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Other current assets	0	69
Foreign currency exchange forward contracts | Accrued expenses | Designated As Hedging Instrument
The location and amounts of derivative fair values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Other liabilities	2,570	0
Foreign currency exchange forward contracts | Accrued expenses | Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
The location and amounts of derivative fair values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Other liabilities	297	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
The location and amounts of derivative fair values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Other current assets	3,645	4,166
Other liabilities	2,867
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
The location and amounts of derivative fair values on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Other current assets	3,645	4,166
Other liabilities	$ 2,867	$ 0

Derivative Instruments (Deriv38

Derivative Instruments (Derivative Gains (Losses) on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations) (Details) - Foreign currency exchange forward contracts - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative Contracts (Effective Portion)	[1]	$ 7,422	$ 2,167	$ (1,960)	$ 2,386
Other operating income, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss)		618	264	(1,159)	424
Other operating income, net | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain Recognized in Earnings on Derivative Contracts (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	[2]	259	204	613	239
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings (Effective Portion)	[3]	$ (204)	$ 4,839	$ 2,101	$ 10,875
[1]	The amount represents the change in fair value of derivative contracts due to changes in spot rates.
[2]	The amount represents the change in fair value of derivative contracts due to changes in the difference between the spot price and forward price that is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and, therefore, recognized in earnings.
[3]	The amount represents the reclassification from AOCL into earnings when the hedged item affects earnings, which is when merchandise is sold to the Company’s customers.

Derivative Instruments (Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Length of time inventory sales hedged (in months)				12 months
Period in which remaining unrealized gains or losses on intercompany inventory sales are recognized				12 months
Foreign currency exchange forward contracts | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI, Effective Portion, Net	[1]	$ 7,422	$ 2,167	$ (1,960)	$ 2,386
Foreign currency exchange forward contracts | Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	[2]	(204)	4,839	2,101	10,875
Foreign currency exchange forward contracts | Other operating income, net | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain Recognized in Earnings, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	[3]	259	$ 204	613	$ 239
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other current assets		3,645		3,645		$ 4,166
Other liabilities		2,867		2,867
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other current assets		3,645		3,645		4,166
Other liabilities		$ 2,867		$ 2,867		$ 0
[1]	The amount represents the change in fair value of derivative contracts due to changes in spot rates.
[2]	The amount represents the reclassification from AOCL into earnings when the hedged item affects earnings, which is when merchandise is sold to the Company’s customers.
[3]	The amount represents the change in fair value of derivative contracts due to changes in the difference between the spot price and forward price that is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and, therefore, recognized in earnings.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi40

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016		Aug. 01, 2015		Jul. 30, 2016		Aug. 01, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at April 30, 2016	$ (104,149)		$ (89,015)		$ (114,619)		$ (83,580)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(5,174)		(7,689)		11,104		(7,485)
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1)	204	[1]	(4,839)	[2]	(2,101)	[1]	(10,875)	[2]
Tax effect	4,184		(244)		681		153
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(786)		(12,772)		9,684		(18,207)
Ending balance at July 30, 2016	(104,935)		(101,787)		(104,935)		(101,787)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at April 30, 2016	(5,378)		7,680		4,577		13,100
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	7,422		2,167		(1,960)		2,386
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1)	204		(4,839)	[2]	(2,101)		(10,875)	[2]
Tax effect	(1,051)		(244)		681		153
Other comprehensive income (loss)	6,575		(2,916)		(3,380)		(8,336)
Ending balance at July 30, 2016	1,197		4,764		1,197		4,764
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at April 30, 2016	(98,771)		(96,695)		(119,196)		(96,680)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(12,596)		(9,856)		13,064		(9,871)
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1)	0	[1]	0	[2]	0	[1]	0	[2]
Tax effect	5,235		0		0		0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,361)		(9,856)		13,064		(9,871)
Ending balance at July 30, 2016	$ (106,132)		$ (106,551)		$ (106,132)		$ (106,551)
[1]	For the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2016, a gain was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization line item on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
[2]	For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2015, a loss was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.

Segment Reporting (Segment Repo

Segment Reporting (Segment Reporting Information, by Segment) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2016USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments	2
Number of reportable segments			1
Net Sales	$ 783,160	$ 817,756	$ 1,468,643	$ 1,527,178
Operating Loss	$ (10,805)	$ 1,962	$ (65,716)	$ (88,235)

Segment Reporting (Net Sales by

Segment Reporting (Net Sales by Brand) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 783,160	$ 817,756	$ 1,468,643	$ 1,527,178
Abercrombie
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	363,076	380,615	686,412	720,367
Hollister
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 420,084	$ 437,141	$ 782,231	$ 806,811

Segment Reporting (Sales by Geo

Segment Reporting (Sales by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	Jul. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Net Sales	$ 783,160	$ 817,756	$ 1,468,643	$ 1,527,178
United States
Net Sales	478,755	514,526	904,184	963,415
Europe
Net Sales	193,070	200,150	354,527	366,234
Other
Net Sales	$ 111,335	$ 103,080	$ 209,932	$ 197,529

Contingencies (Details)

Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2016USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued legal contingencies	$ 10
Proceeds from Legal Settlements	$ 12.3